Chef Apprenticeship
White Lion Hotel - Ambleside · North West · LA22 9DB
About the role
Join the Ember Inns Crew! 🔥🍴
Are you ready to dive into the heart of the community? We're talking traditional pub grub, cozy fires, and the best real ales, all served up with a smile. If you're keen to join our vibrant pub family and kickstart your career, we want YOU! 🤩
This is an awesome opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a fantastic qualification. 📈
Who are we looking for?
- Someone aged 18+ (due to the awesome responsibility of operating kitchen equipment safely and in line with health and safety standards).
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, buzzy kitchen environment. 🏃♀️💨
- Someone with a passion for food and a drive to learn. 🧑🍳
- A great communicator who loves supporting their colleagues. 🤝
What you'll be doing:
- Whipping up delicious food to our brand standards – quickly, safely, and efficiently. ⚡
- Handling guest queries like a pro. ✅
- Keeping our kitchen sparkling clean and organised. ✨
- Managing stock and prep like a boss. 📦
- Staying in the loop with all things Ember Inns. 📰
- Participating in training and learning new skills. 📚
No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn and proud to be part of our team, we'll show you how to become a vital part of our kitchen.
What's in it for you?
- Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship: A 15-month, work-based apprenticeship with a nationally recognised qualification. Includes Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed. 🎓
- Work-Based Training: Delivered on-site with regular check-ins from your Lifetime Learner Coach and an in-house mentor. 🧑🏫
- Career Progression: This is just the start! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships and promotions await. Over 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🚀
- Awesome Perks:
- 33% discount across all Mitchells & Butlers brands. 🍔🍻
- 20% discount for your friends and family. 🎉
- Wagestream: Access your earned pay when you need it. 💸
- Gym membership discounts. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🥳
Ready to cook up a storm and build an amazing career? Apply now! 🌟
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail.
- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.